Thursday, August 12, 2010

Ghana Gospel Singers*

Job Requirements

1. Must be able to string 2 or 3 bible verses together.2. Must sing in Twi and, sometimes, Ga or Ewe.3. Must be able to sing-n-wheeze like a choking cricket in a can.4. Must dance with zulu-energy and try ridiculous dance moves.5. Must like formation-dance background singers.6. Must be able to grin like a Cheshire cat for 3 minutes.7. Must be prepared to act out sad and ecstatic scenes.8. Must be able to cry on demand.9. Must drink Oestrogen syrup every morning, if a man.10. Must dress like a peacock or like a peacock with most feathers removed ;-)

Bonus Requirement

Must be prepared to symbolize success in flashy cars and humongous houses.

* While I stand by my post, I admit that gospel singers in other countries can be a class act!